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127 Moments
1869
Louis Riel initiates Red River Rebellion to protect Métis rights and land.
1867
Creation of Dominion of Canada through British North America Act shapes Canadian Confederation.
Sir John A. Macdonald: Canada's First Prime Minister
1865
Establishment of Sun Life Financial
1848
1845
First wave of Irish immigrants due to Great Famine impacts country's history and culture.
1841
1837
Lower Canada's {Quebec} uprisings against British colonial control leading to rebellion and conflict.
1817
Establishment of Bank of Montreal
1814
Treaty of Ghent ends War of 1812, establishes pre-war borders between US and Canada.
1812
War of 1812: U.S. & Britain conflict escalates with major battles.
1791
The Constitutional Act of 1791 divides Canada into two separate regions based on language.
1775
Quebec Act establishes French civil law and Roman Catholic religion in Quebec.
1763
Royal Proclamation of 1763 solidifies British authority in Canada.
Treaty of Paris ends Seven Years' War, British gains control over New France.
1759
General Wolfe leads successful Quebec City siege, pivotal moment in Seven Years' War.
1754
French and Indian War: British and French battle for North American control kicks off.
1713
Treaty of Utrecht ends Queen Anne's War, shaping British-French territorial control in North America.
1701
The Great Peace of Montreal signed between French settlers and indigenous peoples, establishing a lasting peace
1665
1642
French explorer establishes Montreal.
1620
1608
1583
European exploration of Canadian coastline by English explorer Sir Humphrey Gilbert.
1534
Jacques Cartier claims Gulf of Saint Lawrence for France in exploration journey.
Exploring the St. Lawrence River by Jacques Cartier
1497
John Cabot claims Newfoundland for England during exploration journey.
1303
1200
Indigenous settlements along the St. Lawrence River
1050